German Corporate TRANSACTIONAL

Our corporate lawyers are experienced in representing domestic and foreign companies in complex and often transnational transactions, and in their financing. We are 1,000 lawyers strong with offices in 14 locations in the United States, Europe and Asia. We are able to quickly bring together well-suited teams and draw upon lawyers from other practices such as Tax Law, Cartel Law, Public Commercial Law, Labor Law and Industrial Property Rights.

Our German team focuses on:

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) — In the past several years we have designed and carried out a multitude of company acquisitions and sales involving national and globally operating target companies. We regularly represent our clients in tender procedures and guide them through the tax and legal planning necessary for the financing for their acquisition. Our clients are primarily leading companies from regulated industries such as energy and aviation, or from the processing, tourism or technology industries.

Venture Capital and Private Equity — Our services include designing start-up financing and further financing rounds and advising in the acquisition of participants both on and off the stock market, including the associated financing structures. In addition, we advise a multitude of VC portfolio companies.

Company and Capital Market Law — Alongside the transactions practice, we provide comprehensive services concerning company and capital market law, and advise clients on the private and public commercial legal issues related to designing complex agreement structures. We provide counsel when companies are founded, for capital measures, company mergers, cooperation and joint ventures, IPOs, and in transformations and restructurings.

Notaries — Our reputed Berlin notaries regularly advise on company and real estate transactions and on restructurings under corporate law, and act as recorders of shareholders’ meetings.

Our corporate lawyers are experienced in representing domestic and foreign companies in complex and often transnational transactions, and in their financing. We are 1,000 lawyers strong with offices in 14 locations in the United States, Europe and Asia. We are able to quickly bring together well-suited teams and draw upon lawyers from other practices such as Tax Law, Cartel Law, Public Commercial Law, Labor Law and Industrial Property Rights.

Our German team focuses on:

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Braun, Martin

Dr. Martin Braun

Partner

+49 69 27 10 78 207 (t)

martin.braun@wilmerhale.com

Crones, Christian

Dr. Christian Crones

Partner

+49 69 27 10 78 207 (t)

christian.crones@wilmerhale.com

Schubert, Klaus

Klaus Schubert

Partner

+49 30 20 22 65 56 (t)

klaus.schubert@wilmerhale.com

Seyfarth, Martin

Martin Seyfarth

Partner

+49 30 20 22 64 30 (t)

martin.seyfarth@wilmerhale.com

Hoppe, Matthias

Matthias Hoppe

Of Counsel

+49 30 20 22 63 78 (t)

matthias.hoppe@wilmerhale.com

Wissmann, Matthias

Matthias Wissmann

Senior International Counsel

+49 30 20 22 64 26 (t)

matthias.wissmann@wilmerhale.com

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April 17, 2013

Selected 2013 Technology Transactions

For more than four decades, we have represented technology clients in venture capital financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions; handled their licensing, outsourcing, services, joint venture, development and distribution transactions throughout the world; protected their innovations through patent prosecution and portfolio development; defended their interests in enterprise‑critical patent litigation; and navigated regulatory issues vital to their success.

April 17, 2013

Selected 2013 Strategic Alliances, Joint Venture and Licensing Transactions

In 2013, our corporate, licensing, intellectual property and regulatory lawyers handled numerous strategic alliance, joint venture, licensing, collaboration, product development, outsourcing, manufacturing, distribution and similar agreements, including many significant deals that are helping to shape the future of science and technology.

April 17, 2013

Selected 2013 Life Sciences Transactions

Recognized both globally and nationally as a leading life sciences practice, WilmerHale has four decades of experience representing biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device companies at all stages of growth, as well as venture capitalists and investment banks.

June 6, 2012

Selected 2012 Technology Transactions

For more than four decades, we have represented technology clients in venture capital financings, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions; handled their licensing, outsourcing, services, joint venture, development and distribution transactions throughout the world; protected their innovations through patent prosecution and portfolio development; defended their interests in enterprise‑critical patent litigation; and navigated regulatory issues vital to their success.

June 6, 2012

Selected 2012 Strategic Alliances, Joint Venture and Licensing Transactions

In 2012, our corporate, licensing, intellectual property and regulatory lawyers handled numerous strategic alliance, joint venture, licensing, collaboration, product development, outsourcing, manufacturing, distribution and similar agreements, including many significant deals that are helping to shape the future of science and technology.

June 6, 2012

Selected 2012 Life Sciences Transactions

For more than four decades, we have represented life sciences clients in venture financings, public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and licensing agreements and collaborations; protected their innovations through patent prosecution and portfolio development; defended their interests in enterprise-critical patent litigation; and navigated regulatory issues vital to their success.

April 10, 2012

WilmerHale Recognized as a Leading Firm in Europe by Legal 500 EMEA

June 1, 2011

Accomplished Labor Lawyer Dr. Holger Thomas Joins WilmerHale’s Frankfurt Office

May 20, 2011

Thermo Fisher Announces $3.5 Billion Acquisition of Phadia

March 31, 2011

WilmerHale Recognized as a Leading Firm in Europe by Legal 500 EMEA 2011

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